Shrimp and Okra Gumbo — Robert St. John

Ingredients

• ½ cup Canola oil
• ¾ cup Flour
• 1 cup Onion, diced
• ½ cup Celery, diced
• ½ cup Bell pepper, diced
• 1 ½ cups Fresh okra, sliced
• 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
• 1 ½ pounds Small shrimp
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 ½ tsp Black pepper
• 2 tsp Creole Seasoning
• 1 tsp Thyme, dry
• 1 cup Tomatoes, diced
• 2 quarts Shrimp stock, hot
• 2 Tbsp Hot Sauce
• ½ tsp Cayenne pepper